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Media discussions on “the center” and polarization fail because they rely on a completely fantastical belief that it’s been a symmetrical destruction instead of a planned, weaponized strategy exercised by the Republican Party in the face of diminishing power.
This didn’t just happen. It’s trench warfare by Republicans who understand straight democracy and appeals based on actual political opinions won’t win anymore and necessitate rhetorical escalation, disenfranchisement, and a muddied game.
Treating our polarization as anything besides Republican scorched earth policy is not only disingenuous and unhelpful, it actively gives cover to the GOP to continue scorching earth while hiding behind shared responsibility. The conversation has to be better, has to evolve.
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